Motion Designer - Remote
About The Company Whatnot is the largest livestream shopping platform operating across North America and Europe, revolutionizing the way consumers buy, sell, and discover their favorite items. The platform caters to a diverse range of categories including trading cards, fashion, electronics, and live plants, enabling sellers to build genuine businesses through engaging live commerce experiences. As a pioneer in the live commerce industry, Whatnot is shaping an entirely new industry with innovative approaches that set it apart from traditional retail models. The company boasts a dynamic, remote co-located team with hubs across the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, Poland, Germany, and Australia, fostering a culture of rapid innovation, close customer engagement, and impactful work. Recognized as one of the fastest-growing marketplaces, Whatnot was recently awarded the title of the #1 Best Startup Employer in America by Forbes. The company is committed to empowering individuals to turn their passions into thriving businesses and to bringing people together through commerce, all while maintaining a focus on growth, creativity, and inclusivity. About The Role We are seeking a talented Senior Motion Designer to join our creative team at Whatnot. In this role, you will be instrumental in shaping the visual identity of the brand through high-quality motion graphics and animations. You will work closely with brand designers, creative leads, marketing, product, and communications teams to develop compelling visual content for campaigns, product launches, live moments, and brand activations both on-platform and across various digital and physical touchpoints. Your expertise in 2D and 3D motion design will be essential in delivering engaging storytelling, dynamic animations, and innovative visual experiences that resonate with our diverse audience. As a core team member, you'll have the opportunity to influence the creative direction early in projects, experiment with emerging tools and techniques, and help define what great motion design looks like at Whatnot. This is a hands-on role requiring a keen eye for detail, a strong sense of pacing, and the ability to deliver polished work within tight deadlines. The role offers flexibility to work remotely or from one of our global office hubs, with the expectation that candidates reside within commuting distance of our San Francisco, New York, or Los Angeles locations.
Qualifications
- 5–8+ years of professional experience in motion design, with a strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality work in both 2D and 3D
- Expert-level proficiency in Adobe After Effects
- Strong working knowledge of Cinema 4D and Redshift
- Experience animating 3D models and scenes with attention to timing, pacing, and storytelling
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and other relevant design tools
- Ability to produce refined, detail-oriented work under tight deadlines
- Excellent collaboration skills with designers, marketers, and creative leads
- Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a passion for innovation and experimentation
- A portfolio showcasing polished motion design work across brand, campaign, and digital experiences
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute high-quality motion graphics for campaigns, product launches, and brand activations
- Conceptualize and produce engaging 2D and 3D animations from initial idea through final delivery
- Animate 3D models and scenes, ensuring effective use of timing, camera work, and storytelling techniques
- Contribute to visual direction, layout planning, and creative exploration to enhance brand presence
- Experiment with new visual approaches, tools, and industry trends to keep motion work innovative and culturally relevant
- Help evolve Whatnot’s motion language through continuous experimentation and exploration
- Deliver polished, production-ready assets within project timelines while maintaining high standards of craftsmanship
- Work fluidly across Cinema 4D, Adobe Creative Suite, and Figma to bring concepts to life
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements including remote work options and support for home office setup
- Company-wide holidays and flexible time-off policies
- Comprehensive health insurance options including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Monthly allowances for cell phone, internet, and wellness programs
- Home office setup allowance and monthly dogfood allowance for app testing
- Care benefits and annual childcare allowances
- Lifetime family planning benefits covering adoption and fertility expenses
- Retirement plans including 401(k)